Mid-Weight Full-Stack Software Engineer

As a Mid-Weight Full-Stack Developer, you'll build and maintain web applications for a range of client products, working on both front-end and back-end. You'll work closely with account managers, designers, and QA Engineers at every stage of delivery, from defining requirements through to release and ongoing support.

Join a dynamic and innovative team at Spydr, where creativity meets technology. We're a Bristol-based software development partner, building managed products for a diverse range of clients. We help clients embed AI into their workflows to drive efficiency, bringing that same forward-looking approach to every product we build. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that drive success for our clients.

Day to day

What you'll own

The work sits across client products, from the first requirement through to release.

• 01 Build and maintain web applications and managed products, including front-end interfaces and back-end services
• 02 Turn product requirement documents (PRDs) into well-built, reliable features
• 04 Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Cursor, Claude) every day for coding, testing and code review
• 05 Take ownership of the performance, quality and reliability of what you ship, including troubleshooting and debugging
• 06 Take part in code reviews, giving and receiving constructive feedback
• 07 Balance priorities across several projects, working with colleagues and client stakeholders
• 08 Contribute ideas to improve development processes and stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices

Your experience

What we're looking for

• 01 Proven experience as a full-stack developer, working confidently and independently at mid-weight level (5 years+ experience)
• 02 Demonstrable experience using AI-assisted development tools to deliver projects
• 03 Strong skills in HTML, CSS, TypeScript, React and Next.js
• 04 Working knowledge of PostgreSQL (experience with Supabase is a plus)
• 05 Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and web services
• 06 Experience writing unit, integration and e2e tests with Jest/Vitest and Playwright
• 07 Comfortable using Git and working within agile delivery
• 08 Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• 09 Clear communication skills and the ability to manage several projects at once
• 10 A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

• 01 Experience of other coding languages, specifically Ruby/Ruby on Rails
• 02 Experience working with headless CMS platforms (e.g. Sanity CMS, Contentful)
• 03 Familiarity with event-driven architectures

Meet the team that delivers exceptional results

We are an agile team, seamlessly integrating with our clients' teams to deliver outstanding results.

Supporting health , wealth and wellbeing .

Bristol-based, hybrid working

We love our Clifton office but have an optional work from home Friday.

PLUS one special day - includes bank holidays.

New MacBook

We'll ensure you have a workhorse of a machine.

In our office gym, or your local PureGym.

Headspace + Spotify

Music + mindfulness make the world a better place.

World leading clients

Opportunity to work on exciting projects with global clients.

Great atmosphere

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Investing in you.

Free Breakfast

Once a week, have a breakfast on us in the office.